by Studentreasures | Nov. 3, 2017 | Writing Prompts
Even now, I can still remember the thrill I felt as a child when I stepped out into the first cold winter morning of the year. My cheeks and fingertips tingled. I’d take a deep breath, inhaling as much brisk air as my little lungs could hold, then let it out in a big...
by Studentreasures | Nov. 1, 2017 | Classroom Activities
While it’s true you should never judge a book solely by its cover, it’s undeniable that some book covers are just as beautiful and iconic as their contents. When you picture your favorite childhood read, you can probably still picture that cat on the cover with the...
by Studentreasures | Oct. 25, 2017 | Classroom Activities
There’s no feast quite like a Thanksgiving dinner. The mere mention of it conjures up vivid memories: the sweet flavor of a deep red cranberry sauce; a savory spoonful of stuffing melting on your tongue; the warm, homey smell of fresh-baked bread as it’s pulled out of...
by Studentreasures | Oct. 20, 2017 | Writing Prompts
We all have things we are thankful for, but sometimes we get caught up in the moment and forget how important it is to acknowledge and express that thanks. We could all use some reminding from time to time, and this goes for our students too! And what better time of...
by Studentreasures | Oct. 10, 2017 | Student Publishing
My students never cease to amaze me with their creativity. As adults, we tend to filter and restrict ourselves, worrying that we’ll appear too silly, too ridiculous, or too “out there.” Most kids, on the other hand, don’t have those filters yet. Because of their...
